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    need 7800 owners manual

    Anyone got a B7800 owners manual they want to sell. You can email me privately if you wish. thanks, Brett W
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    Valvoline Synthetic?

    hi, Any comments on Valvoline synthetic, 5w30. I just bought some and will use it at least once in my 2004 Camry. I want the car to last a long time. Will change the oil every 4k miles. Am I wasting my money? thanks, brett w
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    dealer tweak this and that?

    OK, I just read on another forum about a good dealer calling all the time with the news that they fixed or found additional issues with a tractor, quite a few of them. So here is my questiion. Do I need to take my 2003 B7800 in for "regular" checkups? I plan on doing the grease/engine oil...
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    stablilizer chains vs. pipe

    Hi, I need to know if I can replace my stripped out 3pt stabilizer bolt turnbuckle assemble with a chain/turn buckle unit. Iknow it will fit, my question is when I'm mowing will the chain &turnbuckle unit still keep my mower from swaying in reverse. I mow in reverse a lot. I can buy (for more...
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    B7800 lower arm turn buckle assembly

    Anyone strip the bolt/turn buckle assembly out on the lower 3pt arms besides me on my B7800? It was always hard to turn even after greasing it,but now it just stripped out. Is there a better way to tighten the attachments? Any suggestions? thanks, brett w
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    tire pressure with filled tires?

    Hi, I have 3 tires filled. I noticed that the filled tires don't have any readable pressure. Actually one did and it was low so I added too much air, had to let it out and only got fluid to come out. The other fluid filled ones didn't read any pressure at all. Do I have a problem? Tires look...
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    mower bolts turn?

    Hi, I ran over a quality piece of nylon string yesterday and it promptly wraped around my finish mower shaft and melted. So, I tried to remove the blade but I don't know which way to turn it. Anyone know? What is the proceedure for blade removal? It is a Mid-West 5' finish mower. I didn't get a...
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    water pipe uphill pressure issue?

    Hi, I'm going to lay a water pipe from my house to various beds. The route is upslope but not directly. I'll go here and there to water various spots on the way. Question is, with a submerged new well and fairly good water pressure, will I need to go from 3/4 " pipe and step down to 1/2 along...
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    DIY pad tips please

    Hi, I'm going to pour my own pad for a 24x36 barn/woodshop. I could sure use some tips on this. I've never done it before. ' thanks, brett w
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    using loader for footers?

    Any thoughts on using a loader for digging footers? I have a 24x36 barn coming up. This will very likely be the only time I need to dig footers. Got this B7800 tractor sitting there , seems a shame not to use it if I can. Footers dont need to be very deep here in SC , only a foot or so. thanks...
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    finish mower bouncing help

    Hi, I have a 5' finish mover that has a bouncing problem. The real wheels (back wheels) seems to bounce and spin while mowing. (I am mowing at high speed) This causes them to rip out grass when they hit. I put a good bit of slack in the top link but it still bounces and spins. Should I take...
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    using tractor to compact soil?

    HI, I've got a wall to build and then a barn to put on it. I'll need to use fill dirt and compact it. Problem is I don't want to rent a compactor over and over. Can I use my tractor and pack it down well enough? It only weights about 2,000 lbs. thanks, bret w
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    Midwest mower oil change?

    Hi, I got a Midwest RFM last summer and used it. Now I want to change the gear oil as a precaution, but cant find the plug. I did find the fill hole and the full check bolt. Anyone know where the drain hole is? I didn't get an owners manual with it. thanks, bret w
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    footers with a loader?

    Hi, I'm going to build a 24x36' barn and hate the idea of digging footers by hand when I have a nice little B7800 tractor sitting there. It has a loader, also a boxblade. Any way I can use either to dig a footer, without breaking the bank? I don't want a back hoe attachment. thanks, bret w
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    gardner alert, brocolli problem

    Hi, I have a brocolli problem. The leaves are turning purple with white on the edges, then they fall off. Any ideas what may be the problem? thanks, brett w
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    barn building

    Hi all, I need a barn and I need to know how hard it is to build it yourself. I'm thinking 24x36, either crawl space or pad, site is not too flat. I'd love to be able to keep my tractor in there. Maybe 1/2 pad, other half wood? thanks, brett w
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    Glow plug indicator/ B7800

    Hi, I'm just wondering if the glow plug indicator light on the B7800 is suppose to go off when it gets hot enough. Mine never seems to go off before I can crank it, and it does start after holding it down about 5 seconds. thanks, brett w
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    diesel 2.16, kerosine 1.82?

    these are the prices here in SC, near Charlotte NC. I thought kero was suppose to be high and diesel was suppose to be the "bargain" fuel. bw
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    the other lever/ B7800

    OK< I'll swallow my pride and ask a very dumb question. Beside the parking break lever on the B7800 is another lever. What is it for? (ps , a friend at work said there are no dumb questions, only dumb people)
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    B7800 brake lock

    Hi, My B7800 brake lock lever is not doing anything. Any suggestions on how to fix it? It never really seemed all that good a system to me, but now I have to fix it. thanks, brett w
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    Tiller  tiller PTO rmp's

    tiller PTO rmp\'s Hi, I'm using my 3 pt tiller now but I don't know what speed the PTO should be. I've been running it a max of 2500 rpm on the tach. Is this OK? It seems to handle it and the dirt gets mixed pretty well. thanks, brett w
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    Tiller  shorter upper link = lower tiller?

    Hi, I'm using a Yanmar tiller on a Kubota B7800. I feel like it use to till deeper on the old Yanmar tractor and that setup had a much shorter upper link. Is there any reason to think that if I buy a shorter upper link that the tiller will go lower? Don't know the phsyics of it. I know the...
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    broken and leaning tree help

    OK, I have an oak tree that is about 16" diameter. It is broken up about 20'. Above that part is another 40' leaning on another tree. This whole problem is in the woods and I can just leave it alone and probably will, but is there a safe way to get it down? Long rope and tractor pulling it? Wish...
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    throttle position at start

    Just curious, does anyone add a little throttle to start their Kubota? I have a B7800 and it starts eventually but just wonder if I should be giving it more fuel. thanks, Brett W
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    Amsoil SAE 30 Synthetic Diesel Oil

    Mike and oil enthusiasts, Hi, I was just looking at prices for Amsoil and noticed the Amsoil SAE 30 Synthetic Diesel Oil. At 21 bucks a gallon, it seems a way to use very good oil and a lower price. What would be the difference in this vs. the 15W40? I'm largely a warm weather tractor user...
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    New Holland vs Moblie One oil

    Ok, Thanks to the extensive discussions on this board I've decided to change to a good, (real) synthetic oil for my tractor engine. But I have a lot of New Holland oil left over and it is supposidly a very good 15W40 oil. Even my Kubota dealer said it was excellent and he sold it to me vs...
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    Tiller  lowest tiller setting

    Hi, which holes on the 3pt arms will let my tiller dig the deepest? can tell and tired of playing with it, thanks, brett
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    diesel vs kerosine

    OK, just paid 1.88 for diesel and saw kerosine for 1.65 just wondering if it can be used in a tractor, dont want to ruin my machine , just curious, but if it is the same..................
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    tiller lower help

    Hi, I want my tiller to till deeper or as deep as it can. Question is which holes do I use on the 3 pt arms. I tried the upper holes today (with great effort) and I couldn't tell any difference. So is it the holes closest to the end of the arms or closest to the tractor that will let my tiller...
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    B7800 PTO clutch

    Hi, Anyone know if the B7800 has a built in PTO slip clutch? Just curious since my tiller doesn't have a sheer bolt that I can detect. thanks, BrettW
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    VERY VERY WARM

    Just saw the VERY VERY COLD POST, didn't get to read it yet as I'm nursing a bad sun burn I got on ye ole golf course today!! Temp was low 70's but who's counting. What great weather here in the sunny South. bw ps, WOOD STOVE FOR SALE
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    finish mower =snow blower?

    OK, I may be nuts, but here in SC we dont usually get a lot of snow so I had this thought. I used my finish mower to blast the leaves off my gravel driveway, worked great. So, why not try it on a a few inches of snow? Other than getting the mower wet, any reason it won't work if the snow is...
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    woods bush hogging tips.

    I want to start bush hogging in my woods just to make it walkable and later keep it looking nicer than brush and trees. Could use lots of safety tips. Dont want to hit stumps, rocks, or holes that would flip me. That would really ruin my day. thanks, brett w
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    what is 5w40 really?

    I just bought Rotolla 5W40 Syn, seems to work very well, but what the heck is it really? 5W with stuff mixed in to make it thicker if needed? OK to use in a diesel? It is Ch4 rated. thanks, bw
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    winter oil change help

    Hi I'm going to do an oil change for my Kubota B7800 Deisel tractor, because it needs it and with winter coming it seems like a good idea also. My question: Can I or should I consider using a lighter grade oil for the colder winter months? My diesel engine seems to make a good bit of noise when...
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    Fram issue?

    Just read a post to not use Fram products of any type. Whats wrong with them? I just put them in my cars. thanks, bw
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    less than 540/PTO dangerous?

    On another post (attachment area) the possibility of damagaing my B7800 engine came up because I run my finish mower at a lower speed than 540 on the PTO. Is this likely or possible? The engine doesn't sound loaded at all while mowing at roughly 1600 or so on the tachometer. Grass cuts well and...
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    540 rpms or less?

    I just read, in the attachments discussion area, that mowing at less than 540 rpms is bad for the mower gears, as is mowing above 540. Is this true? I have a Kubota B7800 and 5' Midwest finish mower. I usually run it much lower than 540 rpms as it is just really noisy and does a good job cutting...
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    my first barn pad?

    Hi, Looking for tips/ or how to grade out and build a concrete pad for a barn project. Barn will be 24x36 when finished out, not a pole barn, thanks, never done it before, I live in SC so deep freeze line is no a big issue, thanks again, brett
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    PTO driven planer?

    Anyone ever heard of a thicknessing planer that is powered off a PTO? Used for woodworking// Getting tired of my 12" planer and removing 1/32" per pass. thanks, Brett W
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    Snow Attachments  landscape wheels on blade for snow?

    Anyone ever try putting the wheel assembly off a landscape rake on a rear blade? Seems to me that it could hold the blade just off the driveway. I have a gravel drive and I'm looking for options. thansk, bw
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    B7800 wheel lock

    I got stuck yesterday and had trouble getting the wheel lock to work. How is it done exactly? Clutch, then lock pedal? Wheels spinning, then lock pedal? Pedal then power to the wheels? thanks again, Brett W
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    B7800 reset button?

    Hi, what does the little black button do on the B7800, just below the seat. It looks like a reset button of some type. thanks, brett w
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    hydraulic Lift arm help

    Hi, I have a hydraulic lift arm on my Yanmar that has stopped working. I know that often it is the switch that fails so I replaced it , but still no go. Can anyone give me advise on tracking down the problem? It was working fine and then just stopped. I was using it a lot moving my box blade...
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    B7800 PTO/RPM ?

    Hi, Anyone know what the B7800 rpm speed is, in order to run a 5' finish mower at 540 rpms. Where I'm going with this is I'd like to run the finish mower faster to grind up leaves but I don't want to mess up the mower by running it way too fast. thanks, BrettW
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    finish mower/ leaf blaster?

    Hi, Can it hurt, or is it a bad idea, to run my 5' Midwest finish mower at very high speed in order to grind up leaves? Don't want to hurt it, but would like it to grind up leaves that I don't want to rake. thanks, Brett w
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    B7800 oil change then broken belt?

    HI, I just changed the engine oil on my 2003 B7800. I use the loader to lift the front end. (FYI this is my first oil change (bought the tractor used) and the first time using the loader this way) When I brought the tractor down with the loader I found the battery light on. Turns out that the...
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    B7800 fluids

    Hi, Going to do a total fluid change. Can someone just reply and tell me what kind of fluids I should use? 130 hrs on the tractor, uncertain if the 50 or 100 hr service was done. Hope so, but the fuel filter has some stuff in it so I'm not so sure. engine oil type and filter trans fluid type...
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    B7800&Woods Loader adjustment

    HI, I just got my (used) 7800. It has a Woods loader on it, Just wondering if there is anyway to adjust the loader so that it drops more slowly. It really bangs down harshly unless you barely touch the joystick. thanks, bret w
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    getting used B7800, what next?

    Hi, I'm going to pick up a used B7800 tomorrow, has 132 hours on it, 2003 make. What would you look over to make sure it is well maintained if it were your tractor. Change fluids? Filters? Grease ? just don't know much about it. thanks,brett w
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    TC30 vs B7800

    Hi, I'd appreciate opinions on the TC 30 vs the B7800. Both with Hyd trans and loaders. I have 2 acres of woods to clean up and 2 acres of level grass to mow regularly. Thanks again, Brett W ps, price 14,700 for the TC30 (Bush Hog loader) and 14,652 B7800. (Kubota loader)
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    B7800 too big?

    Hi, I'm going to look at a lightly used B7800 tomorrow, just wodering if it is too be for my needs. I will mow mostly with it, about 2 acres. I plan using it in the woods once in a while for firewood and just to keep it cleaned out. This machine has a nice loader on it. I have a 4' hog and a...
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    Price Check  price check

    Hi, first post here, looking at a TC29D with loader from a pretty close dealer, what do you think? I want a good/great tractor that will last a long time, w a loader. Also, what is the difference in the 29D and the 29DA? New Holland TC29D w/7308 Loader US $14,900.00 I pay no tax, pick...
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    FX 20, 22, 24 D, differences

    All, I may be in the market for an FX 20D, or 22D or 24D. Any opinions on them would be appreciated. I'll mostly be mowing with it, about 2 acres/week. May add a loader and clear the woods/dirt piles out a bit, I don't want it to be too hard to make a turn with the mower/ nor tear the yard up...
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    Synthetic Trans Oil?

    I know this might be better for the Oil/Fuel/Lube area but as this is a Yanmar I trust you guys more with this question. I'm wondering if anyone ever uses synthetic Hy/Trans type oil in their transmission/Pto/wet brake systems. I ask because over in the Oil/Fuel/Lube discussion group I've been...
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    how to cover seed?

    Hi, I am going to planting a lot of grass seed soon. I can get it down but need to drag dirt over it. I don't have any fence to pull behind and dont want to move the seed around very much. I do have a landscape rake that I can turn backwards. Would that work or just move everything too much...
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    what is this oil cap for?

    Hi, I was just cleaning out my air filter and saw this oil cap. It says "OIL" on it and does not have a dip stick attached. So, what is it for and what do I put in, also, how much. I can look inside and see gears, (that look a bit dry). thanks, brett w ps, this is an FF205D please click on...
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    need new hydraulic screen

    Hi, I pulled my hydraulic screen for the first time and found it has a burned spot in the screen. I also found a good number of metal pieces in the hydraulic reservoir. This can not be good. Anyway, I need a new screen. It is a cylinder shaped, measuring 8 inches long and 1 7/8 inches diameter...
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    Yanmar getting louder

    Guys, I've been using my Yanmar really hard lately, dragging around a lot of dirt. Seems to me that the engine is getting louder, mostly the exhaust. I checked the oil and it was OK. Any suggestions/ ideas as to why? It could just be my ears of course, thanks,bw
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    Need to till new yard?

    Guys, I just posted this in the Lawn section, but I'd appreciate your imput as well, Hi, I've been busting my tail this August cutting, scraping, boxing, raking about 2 acres of field getting it ready for grass/lawn here in SC. Now, question is do I need to till? The dirt is looking very...
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    To till or not to till......

    Hi, I've been busting my tail this August cutting, scraping, boxing, raking about 2 acres getting ready for grass here in SC. Now, but question is do I need to till? The dirt is looking very smooth and ready to go. I know tilling would maybe help the grass get good roots going, but my tractor...
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    Rake  landscape rake help

    HI, I never thought I'd need help with a landsca;pe rake but I can't make my tractor pick it up more that 1inch or so about the ground. Also, any trick for getting the tall grass out of it? thanks, bret w
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    landscape rake tines

    Anyone know where you can buy the tines for a landscape rake? thanks, brett w
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    water heater roller

    I read somewhere about converting an old water heater to a roller. Anyone recall this at all? I need a roller and saw 2 old water heaters ready for pickup by the city. thanks, brett w
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    new lawn timing, S.Carolina

    Here is what I need to do. Kill everything in my yard (field) and get a lawn happening. It is currently all red clay, Ken 51 and weeds. I need to know about timing it all. This is near Charlotte NC so I'm planning on a Fall planting. Should I kill everything, till it, re kill it, then plant...
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    UFO woes part 2

    OK, (recap: problem is cant make the lift arm hydraulics work, not the 3pt which works fine) I just changed out the switch that runs my lift arm hrdraulic piston, and no luck. Couldn't get it to do anything. I checked the fuse box again, nothing wrong there either. Made direct connections...
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    burning tips

    Guys, I've got a good sized brush pile to burn. Never did it before, looking for some tips. Like, what kind of fuel to use to get it going? Not gas I hope. thanks, brett w
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    lower arm switch burned out?

    Hi, I was using the switch that raises and lower one of the arms on my 3pt hitch. It got really hot and stopped working. Does anyone sell a replacement switch or have any recommendations. I took the unit off and all the solder joints are still good. thanks, brett w
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    lower arm settings?

    I bought a bush hog, finish mower and box blade for my Yanmar. I don't know which hole to hook them up to on the lower arms (both vertical and horizontal arms ) of my 3pt hitch and I need to get it set before I cut my shafts to length. So, where should I put them and what difference will it make...
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    which lower arm setting/ new implements

    Guys, I bought a bush hog, finish mower and box blade. I don't know which hole to hook them up to on the lower arms of my 3pt hitch and I need to get it set before I cut my shafts to length. So, where should I put them and what difference will it make as far as the mowers are concerned...
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    front wheel tilt

    Hi, I cant remember if the Yanmar front wheels are suppose to tilt inward or not. My FF205D wheels appear to be sloping in a good bit. I can post a pic if necessary. thanks, brett w ps,
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    clay soil break up help

    Guys, First of all, thank you to the many of you that have responded to all my posts over these last few years. Here is what I have to do. I have a new house (and I can't wait to post a pic of it!!!!) with about 2 (almost flat) acres of field grasses, thorns and fire ants, and super packed...
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    new top link time?

    Guys, I'm finally getting implements other than my Yanmar tiller. Question is will I need to get a longer top link for a Midwest box blade, 5' Midwest finish mower, Midwest 42" rotary cutter or rear blade. thanks, brett w
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    Dealer  yanmar dealer in Md. or Va.

    Hi, I'm looking for a Yanmar dealer in Maryland or Virginia, thanks, bw
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    yanmar tiller techniques

    Guys, I finally got my Yanmar into action using my tiller. Just a few questions, 1. It seemed that I needed to get the tiller and tractor moving forward and then lower the tiller. Is it also better to raise the tiller before stopping or pushing in the clutch? 2. If I add a slip clutch and...
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    which grass seed?

    OK, Finally got a new house built in SC, near Charlotte NC for reference. I've got about 2 acres of planting to do. Here is my problem: It will be very hot soon there and it's also been dry. I don't want to live on a red clay dirt farm all summer waiting for cooler/ wetter weather before I...
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    home inspection

    Hi, I'm selling my house and getting an inspection in 3 days. Any tips out there for me? Things I should do that normally get overlooked? thanks, brettw
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    tractor hauling

    Guys, I'm going to be trailering a 2000 lbs tractor with tiller. Going from Md to SC. I could use some loading tips. I've never trailered a large machine before and never anything over such a long distance. Using my F150, straight 6, and a good 4 wheeled trailer with ele. brakes. Got good...
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    Rotary Cutter  least expensive brush cutter?

    Though I should start a new post on this one. least expensive brand of brush cutter? I can run up to 44" cutter.I'll either rent a walk behind one a couple of times (70/day) or buy a super cheap one. Will only use it once/twice if all goes as planned. thanks, brettw
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    box and brush?

    I've got about 1.5 acres of weeds/brush to clear. Don't have a bush hog so I'm wondering what would happen if I hit it with a box blade? Will it just be a big mess? Or would it drag it away, I do have a tiller and 6' rear blade. I can rent a walk behind bush hog but that will be a lot of walking...
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    pile O dirt issue

    Hi, My builder left me a pretty big pile of top soil. It is my problem which was part of the agreement. So, what is the best way to attack and spread it? No FEL, No rear scoop. Can a box blade be dropped on the pile and drag it away? thanks, bw
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    field to yard

    OK, I'm finally ready to do something with my tractor, 20 HP at the PTO, and about 2000 lbs. I've got about 2 acres to make into a yard, it has ruts from house construction and blackberry vines, fire ants, saplings, ect. So, what do I really need to to this? I have a nice tiller and that is it...
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    Midwest finish mowers

    Any word on the new Midwest finish mowers? I'm going to need something that mows this spring. brett w
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    gravel driveway alternative?

    Anyone remember the posts concerning a liquid that could be applied to the ground to make a road or driveway? I can't remember it and can't hit on the searches for it. thanks, brett w
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    New House Tips please

    Ladies and Gents, I'm building a new house starting very soon. I'm asking for any tips/ideas you wish you'd done (or did) on your house so that I might use it on mine. I'm also going to have an apx. 24x32 wood shop/storage shed built eventually. Also tips on turning a field into a yard...
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    over run clutch price

    Anyone know who has a good price on an over run clutch? Need one for my tiller. bw
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    Implement Sale (last year)

    Guys, I can't remember what company had a First Choice implement sale last fall. Reply if you remember. I still need a few items for new house and land in 2004. thanks again, Brett W
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    tractor storage

    I know this is a strange time to post this, but I have a Yanmar in the shed and dont really need it until next June. Is it OK to let it sit for months or should I run it now and then. Will it hurt it to sit unused for many months? bw
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    Driveway time?

    Guys, Here is the story. I just got a bid on a new house. The lot is cleared and ready to go but the bid didn't include any driveway, and it will be a long one 600' I'm guessing. I have a little 2000 lbs tractor and I know I can spread gravel and river rock around but should I attempt to dig...
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    Agazzi Tractor?

    Anyone ever heard of an Agazzi Tractor? I think it is Italian but not sure really. bw
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    Memorial Day

    Guys, and Ladies, Just wanted to say have a reflective Memorial Day. I've been in the USMC for 19 years now and been to a lot of funerals. For for the men, women and famlies out there that still remember what this day is for, have a thoughful and thankful Memorial Day. bw
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    Last ROPS question

    Last ROPS question, I'm going to order some steel for my ROPS project. What size is fairly common? 2x3, 3x3,?(it will be 3/16 or 1/4 thick, My tractor is about 2,000 lbs so that is what I looking to support in the event of an accident. thanks again, Brett w
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    weld pac 100

    Anyone have a Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 welder? If so do you like it? thanks, bw
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    Weld Pac 100

    Anyone have a Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 welder? If so do you like it? thanks, bw
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    Lincoln weld-pac 100

    Anyone have a Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 welder? If so do you like it? thanks, bw
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    welding tips

    OK, any of you guys got welding tips as to which type of welder a complete novice should get? Bear in mind that price is an issue for me so the 600.00 welder is OUT. It will need to penetrate 3/16 to 1/4 inch square steel tubing. thanks again, brett w
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    ROPS thickness

    Hi, I'm now considering trying to build an rops for my yanmar. How thick is the metal on an ROPS? thanks, bw
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    gets exterior solid stain

    Hi, I'm going to the long process of changing the looks of my cedar house. I will use a solid stain. Any comments on the longest lasting kind? thanks, brett
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    How do you safely pull logs?

    Just read a few posts about guys getting hurt/killed pulling logs. As I plan to do this, I am just a little concerned that I might do something stupid. So, what is the safest way to do it? thanks, Brett W
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    too much oil?

    I checked my trans oil the other day and it looks like it is too full. I thought I had it right last summer when I filled it. What is the correct way to check it? Do you screw the cap all the way down, or just sit it on the top and check it? thanks, bw
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    custom wheel/rims?

    Anyone know where you can have made custom wheels/rims for a tractor? Or is it just way too expensive to even ask? thanks, brett w
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    disappointed old member

    Just kidding, I really like you guys and this is my favorite site. bw
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    best built question

    Gents, I hope some of you can help this guy out. He posted this on the Grey Market board, I told him to look over here for help. bw I bought a e2004 about 3 weeks ago it's realy nice and now i'm looking to buy another unit. I wanted to buy a yanmar but they looked cheaply built. Does anyone...
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    9.5x22's or 13.6x16's

    9.5x22\'s or 13.6x16\'s Hi, I'm looking for 9.5x22 size turf type tires or, wheels with tires that would be about the same rolling circumference. Anyone got those they'd like to sell? 39 inch diameter, thanks, brett w
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    Field to Yard Prep

    Hello, I'm going to make a fairly flat field into a big yard. It is weeds, grass and small brush for now. Question is, what is the best way to do this. Kill everything, rake it, till it, rake it smooth? or would I be better with a box blade. There are some ruts to deal with and more after the...
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    seat comfort

    Guys, I've heard many complain about the Yanmar seats. I just saw a seat that looks pretty comfy, http://www.ccmachinery.com/specials.htm check it out, bw
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    speaking of a slip clutch,

    I have a 4' tiller and will soon have a 5' finish mower, but no slip clutch on either. Is this something I really need? Is it likely to damage my tractor if I hit a rocks/roots with either tool? thanks in advance, bw
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    5' finish mower assembly?

    5\' finish mower assembly? OK, Once and for all, how hard is it to put together a 5' First Choice Finish mower? I know we had a long discussion on this so I'm sorry to bring it back up. But on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being very, very easy and 10 being mechanically good and having a real hard...
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    Tires  tires with tubes?

    Guys, As I am contemplating spending another 4-500 bucks on my tractor for 2 turf tires I'd like to know the consensus on whether it is best to get tubeless tires or add tube. Also is there a market for my rice tires? thanks, bw
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    trailer for Yanmar

    I'm ready to get a 16' utility trailer for my 2000 lbs yanmar. Question is, is steel tubing stronger that angle iron on the trailer body? Brakes on both axles? thanks, bw
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    16' trailer

    16\' trailer Guys, I'm looking at 16' utility trailers. I need it for my 2500lbs tractor. I had one dealer tell me that square steel tubing was better that steel angle iron, or stronger. What is your opinion on this and trailers in general. I want brakes. 1 axle or 2 axle brakes? thanks, bw
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    Yanmar wheel info

    This is from Hey Wheel at heywheel.com. They couldn't help me but this may help you if you are in need of another set or wheels. bw We have centers for Yanmar tractors with 140MM bolt circle, six hole pattern. We can put these in a rim in sizes 16",16.1",20" and 24", we do not have a rim in 22"...
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    new wheels

    Anyone know of a good source for custom wheels? I need new or used 9.5x22 and tires to match. thanks, bw
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    definition of 4wd?

    Guys, I have a Yanmar (FF205) that has no 4wd shifter but is a 4wd tractor. My question is what constitutes 4wd? Up on the jacks I have one rear tire pulling and the opposite front tire pulling. this is a newer Yanmar ,1991. thanks, brett ps, the reason I'm asking is that I'm going to need...
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    Roger L/ Yan party

    Anyone heard from Roger L lately? For those of you that don't know, he is one of our Yanmar Info Answer Men. Roger, hope you are ok. , Merry Christmas to all you guys. Also the 2d annual Yanmar Superbowl Party is shaping up nicely. Many confirmed reservations and diesel refueling drums have...
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    more leveling ?'s

    more leveling ?\'s Guys, if you have a 75% grassy field that you are building a house on and would like to level out the field to yard status, do you have to kill off the existing grass? or just hit the high spots and add soil to the construction ruts. I'm talking 2 acres here, thanks, bw ps...
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    sub for CAPA filter

    Anyone know of an good sub for a Capa oil filter, CP 145VL-35? It's off a Yanmar FF series thanks, Brett W
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    rear drive gears stripped

    Is this common if you dont use an overdrive clutch w/ a finish mower? pasted from another post.... "do not do this, it stripped my rear drive gears. I am still learning about tractors but this was a good lesson. "
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    First Choice Finish Mower

    Anyone know the apx. cost of a 5' or 6' First Choice RD Finish Mower? Seems to me I'm going to get one eventually if these other implements are as good as you guys say they are. thanks, bw
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    metal roof

    Hello, anyone have experience with a metal roof for a house? I'm looking for a cedar lookalike roof. Just need to know what you have , if you like it and rough costs vs. ashpalt. thanks, bw
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    First Choice Rep

    Guys, on this site, under the "discussions" area, (top of page) , then attachments, then the "box blades, who makes them", is an interesting thread and a rep from First Choice has been chiming in. Talks about their soon to be web site. Look there if interested. Maybe contact him directly? good...
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    Ballast  front weights again

    Guys, I have a very steep driveway and use 3 concerte bags in my truck to help get traction when pulling out my boat. The are all hardened up by now of course, but they are darned heavy. Anyone ever tried a heavy nylon bag with concrete in it an just letting it drape over the front bumper? A few...
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    F series owners

    Hi, any of you F series have a service manual or the closest English cousin? If so, how helpful is it? Len recommended one for me. I just want to know how close it is. I have 3TNB80 engine, and saw an earlier post with JDeere engines that had the 3TNB engines: " yanmarfan (New Member)...
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    UFO tiller confusion2

    one more pic, thanks, bw
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    UFO tiller confusion

    Greetings to all confused or interested Yanmar tiller owners. I have a UFO 2 tiller and I have been trying to see if I have automatic depth control on my tiller as do other UFO owners. As near as I can tell, I do not. My tiller has a handle at the rear that has two notches in it. It either...
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    Oil & Fuel  learning about diesel Yanmars

    Guys, I want to learn about my tractor. I'm not much of a mechanic, but I have time to tinker with my Yanmar FF205D. Question is what would be a good guide to take me through the various systems and parts so I can remove parts and have them tested when the time comes. Would a repair book for...
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